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Michael Blake

An OCD thought about the KAT500

I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.

As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.

I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).

So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.

If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI

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ke9uw

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝

Chuck
KE9UW

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> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>
> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>
> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>
> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>
> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

Golly, I'm trying my best to figure out something important to worry about.

Bob, K4TAX

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> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝
>
> Chuck
> KE9UW
>
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack
>
>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>
>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>
>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>
>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>
>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>
>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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ke9uw

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

OCD has no boundaries!

Chuck Jack
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> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:57 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Golly, I'm trying my best to figure out something important to worry about.
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝
>>
>> Chuck
>> KE9UW
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone, cjack
>>
>>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>>
>>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>>
>>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>>
>>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>>
>>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>>
>>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Richard Thorne-4

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

In reply to this post by Michael Blake

If you add the KPA-500 on top of the KAT-500, the stack will be the same
height as a K3 when the K3 bale is deployed.

Rich - N5ZC

On 6/27/2018 2:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote:

> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>
> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>
> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>
> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>
> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>
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Michael Blake

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

Okay Rich! I am cool with that scenario. Finally a reason :)

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI

> On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Richard Thorne <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> If you add the KPA-500 on top of the KAT-500, the stack will be the same height as a K3 when the K3 bale is deployed.
>
> Rich - N5ZC
>
> On 6/27/2018 2:04 PM, Michael Blake wrote:
>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>
>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>
>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>
>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>
>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> <http://qrz.com/ <http://qrz.com/>> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>
>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Barry Simpson-2

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

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Well I have no issue with Mike’s comments. I am always having to find ways of making gear look nice and symmetrical.

It matters !

Barry VK2BJ

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> On 28 Jun 2018, at 05:04, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>
> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>
> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>
> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>
> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>
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Nr4c

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

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I think it allows better air flow when stacked on the KPA500.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:35 PM, hawley, charles j jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Wouldn’t it be out of proportion to it’s height to have 3/8 inch feet? 😝
>
> Chuck
> KE9UW
>
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack
>
>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 2:05 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>
>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>
>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>
>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>
>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>
>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Michael Blake

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

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A perfect solution is at hand. I had two left over rear rubber feet from a KPA500 replacement bottom cover kit and I found that they will mount using existing screw locations on the bottom of the KAT500. Using these feet makes the KAT500 match perfectly with the height of the SP3 that it is next to.

I have an email off to Elecraft parts to try and buy two more of these feet so that everything matches…… as it should…… I think :)

Michael Blake
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> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>
> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>
> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>
> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>
> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>

ke9uw

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

Not two tall feet on the front of both boxes and two short feet on the rears?

Chuck Jack
KE9UW

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> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> A perfect solution is at hand. I had two left over rear rubber feet from a KPA500 replacement bottom cover kit and I found that they will mount using existing screw locations on the bottom of the KAT500. Using these feet makes the KAT500 match perfectly with the height of the SP3 that it is next to.
>
> I have an email off to Elecraft parts to try and buy two more of these feet so that everything matches…… as it should…… I think :)
>
> Michael Blake
> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>
>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>
>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>
>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>
>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>
>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Michael Blake

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

No, four 7/16”, same height feet so it is level. Same as the adjacent SP3.

It looks very good this way.

K9JRI

> On Jun 28, 2018, at 13:58, hawley, charles j jr <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Not two tall feet on the front of both boxes and two short feet on the rears?
>
> Chuck Jack
> KE9UW
>
> Sent from my iPhone, cjack
>
>> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> A perfect solution is at hand. I had two left over rear rubber feet from a KPA500 replacement bottom cover kit and I found that they will mount using existing screw locations on the bottom of the KAT500. Using these feet makes the KAT500 match perfectly with the height of the SP3 that it is next to.
>>
>> I have an email off to Elecraft parts to try and buy two more of these feet so that everything matches…… as it should…… I think :)
>>
>> Michael Blake
>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>>
>>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>>
>>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>>
>>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>>
>>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>>
>>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
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Michael Blake

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

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A complimentary pair of rear feet are on the way from Elecraft. What a great company!

Thank you VERY much.

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI

> On Jun 28, 2018, at 1:15 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> A perfect solution is at hand. I had two left over rear rubber feet from a KPA500 replacement bottom cover kit and I found that they will mount using existing screw locations on the bottom of the KAT500. Using these feet makes the KAT500 match perfectly with the height of the SP3 that it is next to.
>
> I have an email off to Elecraft parts to try and buy two more of these feet so that everything matches…… as it should…… I think :)
>
> Michael Blake
> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>
>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>
>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
>>
>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
>>
>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
>>
>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
>>
>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

Dennis Moore

Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

In reply to this post by Nr4c

Bingo.

Dennis NJ6G

On 6/27/2018 17:17, Nr4c wrote:
> I think it allows better air flow when stacked on the KPA500.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill

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Re: An OCD thought about the KAT500

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While my obsession for everything matching perfectly may not be everyone’s cup of tea it speaks volumes about a company that will go out of the way to cater to such a whim. Not only were the feet complementary but they were quickly shipped and arrived in only four days on a holiday week.

Outstanding service! Thank you Elecraft.

If you look at my photo on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you ill see the bottom edge of the KAT500 in perfect alignment with the bottom edge of the SP3. If that does not give you warm feeling then you have already read too much of this post:)

Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI

> On Jun 29, 2018, at 1:29 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> A complimentary pair of rear feet are on the way from Elecraft. What a great company!
>
> Thank you VERY much.
>
> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Jun 28, 2018, at 1:15 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>
>> A perfect solution is at hand. I had two left over rear rubber feet from a KPA500 replacement bottom cover kit and I found that they will mount using existing screw locations on the bottom of the KAT500. Using these feet makes the KAT500 match perfectly with the height of the SP3 that it is next to.
>>
>> I have an email off to Elecraft parts to try and buy two more of these feet so that everything matches…… as it should…… I think :)
>>
>> Michael Blake
>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jun 27, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Michael Blake <[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I received and completed my KAT500k this morning and I must say it is quite a tuner. Very nice indeed. Very capable.
>>>
>>> As I integrated it into my K-Line station (K3s, P3 with TX Mon, SP3, KAT500) I immediately noticed that the KAT500 does not have the same height feet on it as any other cabinet in the K-Line. Whatever it is placed next to it sits a bit over 1/8” lower.
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>>> I realize that it probably does match the W2 wattmeter but with four other SWR measuring devices (K3s, P3/TX Mon, KPA500, KAT500) I really didn’t plan to buy one of those just to even up the cabinets :).
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>>> So for us OCD folks maybe it would be possible to include both height feet in the kit so that it could match the rest of the product line when desired.
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>>> If you take a look at my picture on QRZ.com <http://qrz.com/> you can clearly see how it throws everything out of balance :)
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>>> Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI
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